Month: August 2019

We’ve all heard the expression, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. This little piece of Rome in the south side of Chicago will be no different.

Each day, the Shrine of Christ the King continues to get one step closer to opening its doors to the neighborhood of Woodlawn and to the world.

This beautiful, Roman-style, historic landmark will one day be a glorious sign of hope in our community, but it will take time; it will take commitment; it will take perseverance. In the end, the Shrine of Christ the King will be even better than before.

Become a part of this south side Renaissance!

To find out how you can help by donating to the 6401 Woodlawn Heritage Foundation, please email our Project Manager, Rev. Canon Matthew Weaver, at info@institute-christ-king.org

This past week’s meeting with the mechanical engineers was not only highly productive, but also most encouraging. Through a collaborative effort of all present, the design and engineering of the various mechanical systems within the future Shrine of Christ the King will be efficient as well as effective, and never at the expense of the overall interior aesthetic. By utilizing the available space created by the additional columns introduced by the basilica style, all mechanicals will be discreetly incorporated into the architecture, providing contemporary comfort to this magnificent classical design.

Thank you for your continued support of this monumental project for the glory of God and the common good of the Woodlawn community. Together, we will rise from the ashes.

Click to enlarge designs of the Shrine.

To find out how you can help by donating to the 6401 Woodlawn Heritage Foundation, please email our Project Manager, Rev. Canon Matthew Weaver, at info@institute-christ-king.org